Break Open Tickets Licence

Break open tickets are instant-win lottery games comprised of perforated cardboard tabs that conceal symbols underneath. To play, participants remove the cover tabs to unveil the hidden symbols. Additional variations of break open ticket games include seal card games and bingo event tickets.

On this page:

1. Rules
2. Additional rules for Break Open Ticket lotteries
3. Break Open Ticket check list
4. Application and report forms

Rules

Break-open ticket licences can last for up to 5 years. Extensions may be granted to the licence provided that:

• All authorized tickets have been printed with the license number and name of the licensee but have not been sold.
• The licensee must request the extension in writing prior to the expiration of the license.
• The total license period cannot exceed five years.

Additional rules for Break Open Ticket lotteries

• No one involved in the sale of B.O.T.'s may purchase tickets or participate in gaming events held in conjunction with the licenced B.O.T. gaming event;
• The owner and employees of a registered B.O.T. seller location may not purchase tickets sold at that location.
•  Executive members of Hall Charities Associations may not purchase Break Open Tickets in their hall.
• Incentives to break open ticket seller locations to obtain or secure the use of their services are not permitted.

Break Open Ticket check list

• Licence Fee (3% of prizes)
• Completed AGCO Form, including:
  • Name and address of the licensee
  • Name and address of location where tickets will be sold
  • The ticket type (ex. SP1)
  • Specific use of net proceeds (attach additional sheet if necessary)
  • Lottery trust account information, including account number
  • Duration of the licensing period
• Name(s) of registered suppliers for break open tickets and associated equipment such as ticket dispensers

Application and report forms

St. Marys Break Open Ticket Licence Applications Check List (required)

Break Open Ticket Application

Break Open Ticket Report